Disabled Veteran License Plates
Special Disabled Veteran license plates with a $10 annual fee and no registration fee.
State BenefitSouth DakotaTransportation
Verified May 12, 2026 against dor.sd.gov
At a glance
- Benefit type
- Transportation — South Dakota
- Who it's for
- Veterans
- VA rating needed
- No rating requirement
- Estimated value
- $10 annual plate fee, no registration fee
- Where it applies
- South Dakota
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
What is Disabled Veteran License Plates?
Disabled Veteran License Plates is a South Dakota transportation benefit for veterans. Special Disabled Veteran license plates with a $10 annual fee and no registration fee. The listed value is $10 annual plate fee, no registration fee.
Who qualifies
- Veterans
- Available to any veteran
- South Dakota residency
Who is eligible
Eligibility
SD resident veteran who is a recipient of a VA "K" award, an automobile under Public Law 187, a statutory benefit for loss or loss of use of one or more extremities, or a veteran's allotment for total service-connected disability, with the disability incurred on active duty during wartime or a military mission involving armed conflict; status verified through the VA in Sioux Falls.
What Disabled Veteran License Plates covers
Covers
Special DV license plates with $10 annual fee. Exemption from standard registration fees (normally $36-$144+ depending on vehicle).
How to apply for Disabled Veteran License Plates
How to apply
Contact the SD Division of Motor Vehicles.
Verified information & sources
- Last verified
- May 12, 2026
- Official source
- dor.sd.gov
Compiled and fact-checked against the official source linked above. Benefit rules and dollar amounts change over time — always confirm current details at the official source before applying. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is a free, accredited advocate who can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
How VetUnlock verifies benefitsFrequently asked questions about Disabled Veteran License Plates
Who qualifies for Disabled Veteran License Plates?
Disabled Veteran License Plates is for Veterans; available to any veteran; south dakota residency. See the eligibility details on this page and confirm with the official source before applying.
How much is Disabled Veteran License Plates worth?
The listed value is $10 annual plate fee, no registration fee. Amounts can change — confirm the current figure at the official source linked on this page.
How do I apply for Disabled Veteran License Plates?
Apply through the official source linked on this page. A county Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can review your eligibility and help you file at no cost.
Where can I verify Disabled Veteran License Plates?
Benefit rules and dollar amounts change, so always confirm current details at the official source linked on this page. A free, accredited county or state Veterans Service Officer (VSO) can also verify your eligibility and help you apply.